baronage
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bar·on·age
(băr′ə-nĭj)n.
1. The peers of a kingdom considered as a group.
2. Barons considered as a group.
3. The rank or dignity of a baron.
4. A list of barons.
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baronage
(ˈbærənɪdʒ)n
1. (Heraldry) barons collectively
2. (Heraldry) the rank or dignity of a baron
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bar•on•age
(ˈbær ə nɪdʒ)n.
1. the entire British peerage, including all dukes, marquesses, earls, viscounts, and barons.
2. Also, barony. the dignity or rank of a baron.
[1250–1300; Middle English < Anglo-French]
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Baronage, Baroney, Barondy
the whole body of barons collectively.Example: baronage of heaven [‘angels’], 1340.
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Noun | 1. | baronage - the peers of a kingdom considered as a group aristocracy, nobility - a privileged class holding hereditary titles peer - a nobleman (duke or marquis or earl or viscount or baron) who is a member of the British peerage |
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